What to know about carpet pile and fiber

What to know about carpet pile and fiber

Carpet pile refers to how the fibers or yarns are attached to the backing. The pile has everything concerning style, comfort, durability, and maintenance.

Fiber is the essence of a rug and will be the most critical decision you'll make. It affects performance and longevity.

Know that carpets have three main styles


  1. The uncut loop. These are stylish and durable. The tightly woven loops even keep spills from absorbing.??

An example is San Lucas/Carmel Valley. If you have kids or pets, ask to see looped constructions when shopping for carpet in Lakewood Ranch, FL.

  1. The cut-pile. Cut-pile refers to fibers being cut into various lengths. Our professionals will guide you to the right one in our vast inventory, which carries brands like Dream Weaver, Paradiso, Mohawk, Proximity Mills, Masland, and more.?

Each type of cut pile has extra durability and maintenance levels. For example, low-pile rugs are the most durable and easiest to keep clean. However, high-pile rugs, like the shag, require more TLC to clean, so you might want to keep them in low-traffic rooms.

Cut & loop: the third style


Cut & loop is just as it sounds. Check out Chamber's Bay in our carpet store.??

The various fiber lengths create patterns, such as geometric, marble sculpted, and pin dots.?

Add some additional carpet features


This can include textures, such as plush or textured. Saxony, a medium pile rug, comes in both versions. Saxony Plush is best for bedrooms, while Saxony Textured works anywhere.

Frieze has longish fibers that are twisted so tightly they curl. This is a great carpet for the family room.

Visit our carpet store for your flooring solutions


At LG Kramer Flooring, our clients refer to our attention to detail, professional staff, and outstanding customer service. We'll help you find the right carpet for your decor, style, and needs.

Visit our showroom
in Lakewood Ranch, FL. We work with homeowners and businesses in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota, Longboat Key, and Parrish.